Maintenance Department Engineer (Electrical bias)

JR United Kingdom; Fort William; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Fort William is seeking a Maintenance Department Engineer to ensure plant reliability and manage electrical maintenance. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to health and safety standards. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work culture focused on continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Company pension scheme

Structured training and development pathways

Qualifications

• Strong experience in electrical/mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or heavy industry environment.
• Solid understanding of motors, drives, control systems, and electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of current HSEQ regulations and electrical isolation standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation and commissioning of new electrical systems.
• Manage the trade and apprentice workforce in your area.
• Ensure all written isolation procedures are followed according to safety standards.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Leadership

HSEQ compliance

Continuous improvement

Education

Recognised qualification in Engineering (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND)

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

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Client:

Brightwork Ltd

Location:

fort william, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

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Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Department Engineer to join our engineering team in Fort William. This position plays a key role in ensuring plant reliability, managing electrical maintenance, developing apprentices, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

As a maintenance leader, you will be responsible not only for delivering hands-on technical support but also for driving best practices in safety, training, compliance, and operational excellence.

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Department Engineer to join our engineering team in Fort William. This position plays a key role in ensuring plant reliability, managing electrical maintenance, developing apprentices, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

As a maintenance leader, you will be responsible not only for delivering hands-on technical support but also for driving best practices in safety, training, compliance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities: Maintenance & Engineering Duties:

• Assist with installation and commissioning of new electrical systems.

• Support the Engineering team with long-term maintenance planning and new equipment installations.

• Lead and support engineering maintenance projects across the site.

• Ensure all written isolation procedures are followed, including multiple-point isolations for controlling hazardous energy.

Leadership & Scheduling:

• Manage the trade and apprentice workforce in your area.

• Contribute to the development of the weekly maintenance schedule.

• Lead the delivery of the weekly schedule through the use of CMMS and area information centres.

• Provide coaching and training to ensure team competency and quality standards.

• Support the ongoing development and training of apprentices.

Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality (HSEQ):

• Comply with and enforce all company policies and procedures.

• Ensure all departmental activities meet the required health, safety, and environmental standards.

• Give clear, safety-focused instructions and ensure adherence.

• Contribute to writing and reviewing HSEQ-related policies and procedures.

• Ensure that all accidents and incidents are thoroughly investigated, and corrective actions are implemented.

• Conduct other HSEQ-related activities as required by the business.

• Manage contractors to ensure compliance with HSEQ, cost, time, and quality expectations.

Continuous Improvement & Reliability:

• Instil a reliability-focused culture within the maintenance function.

• Lead reliability improvement projects using Lean principles.

• Identify and act upon changes in engineering standards and legislation.

• Support and train team members in fault diagnosis and root cause analysis.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Recognised qualification in Engineering (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND).

• Strong experience in electrical/mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing, heavy industry, or similar environment.

• Solid understanding of motors, drives, control systems, and electrical schematics.

• Familiar with CMMS systems and planned maintenance practices.

• Knowledge of current HSEQ regulations and electrical isolation standards.

• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Company pension scheme

• Structured training and development pathways

• Opportunity to lead impactful reliability projects

• Supportive, safety-first culture in a world-class industrial environment

If you are interested in this position please email and apply online
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Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

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